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Iron and Your Health

… amount of iron for females at this age who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people need more iron? Yes. Some … think you need more iron, talk to your health care provider about your iron needs. How do I get enough iron if I am … to take even more iron. Talk to your health care provider about your iron needs. How do babies get enough iron? Most …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at … Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks, spaced about 2 to 3 hours apart. Try to serve meals and snacks at …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… a greased frying pan or griddle on medium heat Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… and other workers who routinely handle rabies virus Animal control and wildlife workers Hunters and trappers in areas …

Travel immunizations for adults

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, … a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please visit https://canvas-network.ca . …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… much evidence as possible is obtained. For more information about sexual assault and to learn what support services are …

Swimmers itch

… to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond … beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, avoid areas with lots of weed growth. There … some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are … or bath or try a sponge or foot bath. You can also use a personal spray bottle with cool water Try using a cold pack … try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… who did not get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with …